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Calvin Klein

Founder, Calvin Klein

With his minimalist aesthetic and sensual imagery, he launched an iconic American lifestyle brand encompassing apparel, fragrance and jewellery.

Calvin Klein
Sustainability

Why Fashion Doesn’t Pay Fair

Big brands have talked for decades about their commitment to workers’ rights, but millions of people who make our clothes still don’t earn enough to live off. BoF walks you through how the industry needs to change to come up with a solution.

Sustainability

Why Fashion Doesn’t Pay Fair

Big brands have talked for decades about their commitment to workers’ rights, but millions of people who make our clothes still don’t earn enough to live off. BoF walks you through how the industry needs to change to come up with a solution.


Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Fashion Needs a New Business Model. Speed Is the Answer.

Fashion businesses need to move faster to remain competitive. But speeding up means more than chasing trends – brands must realign their entire supply chain to create both market and social value.

Financial Markets

Op-Ed | Fashion Needs a New Business Model. Speed Is the Answer.

Fashion businesses need to move faster to remain competitive. But speeding up means more than chasing trends – brands must realign their entire supply chain to create both market and social value.


Marketing

Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?

Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.

Marketing

Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?

Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli: What Went Wrong?

This week, one of Italy’s most famous fashion houses hit a dead end.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team

This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team

This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.


News & Analysis

Brexit at the Cliff Edge: What Fashion Needs to Know

March 29th was meant to be the day the UK left the European Union. Instead, the Brexit drama is far from over and global fashion brands operating in the country face a prolonged period of uncertainty.

News & Analysis

Brexit at the Cliff Edge: What Fashion Needs to Know

March 29th was meant to be the day the UK left the European Union. Instead, the Brexit drama is far from over and global fashion brands operating in the country face a prolonged period of uncertainty.


Retail

PVH to Exit High-End Collection of Calvin Klein Label

The apparel maker also said it would shut the label's flagship store on New York's Madison Avenue, as the fashion line failed to strike a chord with customers.

Retail

PVH to Exit High-End Collection of Calvin Klein Label

The apparel maker also said it would shut the label's flagship store on New York's Madison Avenue, as the fashion line failed to strike a chord with customers.


News & Analysis

Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project

The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.

News & Analysis

Willy Vanderperre Has a New Instagram Project

The Vogue photographer, known for his striking campaigns for Prada and Raf Simons, is set to showcase limited-edition “collectables” on the platform every month and release a new book with Idea.


News & Analysis

In Fashion, All Roads Lead to Paris

To have one meeting place where real human connections can be made, minimising chaos and the dilution of the remaining value of fashion week, is good for business.

News & Analysis

In Fashion, All Roads Lead to Paris

To have one meeting place where real human connections can be made, minimising chaos and the dilution of the remaining value of fashion week, is good for business.


Retail

Calvin Klein Is Closing Its Ready-to-Wear Business. What Happens Next?

The PVH-owned brand won't replace Raf Simons' 205W39NYC ready-to-wear line. However, 'aspirational' product will be a part of the new strategy, which is still being mapped out.

Retail

Calvin Klein Is Closing Its Ready-to-Wear Business. What Happens Next?

The PVH-owned brand won't replace Raf Simons' 205W39NYC ready-to-wear line. However, 'aspirational' product will be a part of the new strategy, which is still being mapped out.


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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